I have bad breath

I noticed that whenever I speak, some people avoid me. When I asked my wife, she confirmed that I usually have a very bad breath especially early in the morning. This problem has led me to a lot of embarrassment and poor self esteem. Despite the fact that I always brush my mouth and use antiseptic mouth wash regularly, the problem has refused to go away. Kindly let me know what else I can do.

Adeolu (by SMS)

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Even though the feeling of having a bad breath (Halitosis) can be imagined or real, your wife’s confirmation has shown that you actually have the problem. Apart from a poor dental hygiene, other common causes of the problem are stress and a fiber- deficient diet. There is the need for you to urgently consult a dentist in case you have some underlying mouth and throat ailments. In the meantime, you will need to increase your consumption of vegetables and gargle with a weak hydrogen peroxide and water solution.